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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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